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# of days that Darren Wilson has remained free : 46
Avg. # of cases of a white officer killing a black person each year between '06 and '12 : 96
# of days until January 7, 2015 : 106
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Let's Stay Connected
So You Know
"Misperceptions" of Ferguson Document Distributed by City of Ferguson In the Town Hall meetings on Monday which barred press and non-residents, the City of Ferguson distributed this document of 18 "misperceptions" of Ferguson and responses to each "misperception." This speaks for itself. Absolute must read.
Mother to Mother Black mother Danielle S. writes her frustrations of feeling that her white counterparts simply do not care about racial injustices taking place locally and nationally. "Your silence makes me not trust you. Your silence makes me feel like you do not care about the future of my brown boy. Your silence breaks my heart." Powerful, important, necessary read.
"Am I Next?" Time Magazine profiles a Ferguson teenager in this powerful 5 minute video. This video captures the essence and spirit of the protests.
Missouri Defense of Justification Statute Many dare to wonder why Darren Wilson is still a free man after gunning down unarmed teenage Mike Brown Jr. and in this article political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson lists a number of reasons why police often get away with killing unarmed civilians. "The ancient self-shielding uttered by the officer of the magic words, 'I feared for my life...'"
Mike Brown's Parents Campaign for Body Cameras in Atlanta This brief article describes the current campaign underway by Mike Brown's parents in Atlanta to campaign for the use of body cameras by the police in the wake of Kendrick Johnson's death.
Alive in Love Rev. Jeff Hood was deployed to Ferguson by the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas to minister and protect peaceful protesters. While experiencing the raw emotion of what happened early on in the protests, Rev. Hood wrote these profound words "The death of Michael Brown continues to grant new life to all who are willing to open their hearts."
Saint Louis County Police Apologize An apology has been issued by local police for the wording used in a flier for a seminar to help officers "win" with the media. The apology came after reporters started calling the station asking about racial undertones of certain phrases in the flyer such as, "Feeding the animals".
Michael Brown and Me Bishop Bloomer offers a personal reflection on his own experiences with police and pushes the reader to both personalize his/her relationship to the death of Mike Brown while remaining vigilant about demanding justice against all inequity.
In Defense of Looting In this incisive commentary, the author argues that looting (i.e. attack on property) is rooted in the tradition of American protest culture and that it is only when property is at stake that the American psyche responds. He argues that it was the looting, and not in spite of the looting, that the events in Ferguson took national attention. Fascinating arguments, must read. Re-posted by request.
What's Next
Tuesday, September 23rd (TODAY)
Civic Engagement Training
Time: 1pm - 3pm CST
Location: Hands Up United HQ (9191 W. Florissant Avenue)
Discussing outreach strategy, power analysis, and much more.
St. Louis County Council Meeting
Time: 6pm CST
Location: 41 S. Central in Clayton
Ferguson City Council Meeting
Time: 7pm - 9pm CST
Location: Ferguson City Hall (110 Church Street)
Beyond Ferguson: A Frank Discussion of Race, Policing and the 4th Amendment
Begins at 6:15pm EST
Location: Elon University School of Law
Click here for more information.
The forum will feature a panel of local attorneys, university professors, and community leaders.
Looking at Ferguson -- An Online Screening and Conversation
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm CST
This event is online at bit.ly/LookingAtFerguson.
Chat live with young people from The Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis about race and justice in the wake of Ferguson. Watch video clips from media, film and teen journalists covering American youth.
Wednesday, September 24th (Tomorrow)
Ferguson's Story: Civil Rights and Digital Power in the 21st Century
Time: 1pm - 2:15pm EST
Click here to learn more information and to sign-up for the call.
Join the Media Action Grassroots Network for a unique dialogue on the role of digital strategy in the fight for racial equity, and how the current fight for a non-discriminatory open internet impacts communities of color and civil rights.
Community Meeting hosted by the Department of Justice
Time: 7pm CST
Location: St. Louis Community College, Florissant Valley Campus (3400 Pershall Road)
The Special Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is conducting an investigation of the Ferguson Police Department. They will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the goals of the investigation and to answer any questions from the community. Click here for the official flyer.
A Photographer's View of the Ferguson Protests
Begins at 7pm CST
Location: Missouri History Museum, Lee Auditorium
Click here to learn more information.
Several news photographers will be present to discuss the pictures they took and the turmoil they witnessed.
Million Hoodies Movement Back-To-School National Call
Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
For more information and to register (it's a free event), click here.
Friday, September 26th (This Week)
Ferguson Youth Initiative, Youth Summit
Time: 6pm - 9pm CST
Location: Florissant Valley Community College - Student Center
Click here to learn more information about this event.
Planned, organized and run by Ferguson youth, this summit will focus on: (1) How does the relationship b/t the Ferguson PD and youth need to change; and (2) What activities/programs do the youth need?
Saturday, September 27th (This Weekend)
ACLU and 100 Black Men Community Empowerment Summit
Time: 10am - 1:00am CST (Opening Session - Bridging the Gap: Local Police and Community)
Time: 12:30 - 3pm CST (Know Your Rights, Court 101, Voter Education and Registratino)
Location: Greater St. Mark Family Church (9950 Glen Owen Dr.)
Click here to learn more information.
October 10th - 13th (Two Weeks Away)
National March on Ferguson
Details are still forthcoming, but dates have been confirmed.
On-Going
Ferguson United Leadership Team Open Meeting
Thursdays from 6pm - 8pm CST
Location: Greater St. Marks on Chambers
Events in Ferguson
Remember to check the calendar for events happening in Ferguson.
Your Role In The Movement
- Ferguson Digital Archive. Washington University has led the creation of a digital repository aiming to "preserve and make accessible" content related to the killing of Mike Brown. Submit or review material.
- Bail Fund Donations. Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE) have a bail fund to assist protesters. Click here to donate.
- Nominate a Young Person or Apply. The Jamala Rogers Young Visionary Award is a $2,000 scholarship for youth ages 17-24 who reside in the St. Louis area and is actively working towards social justice. Spread the word or apply!
- Petition. The Dream Defenders are collecting signatures for a petition with 6 national demands and 7 policy solutions. Definitely check it out. Click here to learn more and to sign the petition.
- Petition. The ACLU has a petition entitled "Ferguson Isn't Finished" to end racial profiling. Click here to learn more and to sign the petition.
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